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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1939

Page

6

Vigilantes Urged on Zoning Enforcement on South Side

South Side residents formed the South Side Improvement League to pressure enforcement of the city zoning ordinance. The group blamed Building Inspector Charies Fincham for alleged leniency, urging vigilance and action against permit players. Community leader Gregory Turker and others criticized weak enforcement, citing garage apartments and business district encroachment as key issues.

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Untitled fragment with scattered hopeful trade notes

Fragmentary text shows mixing of sale and trade phrases with unclear names and details. Mentions potential buyer seller ideas and a references to a “fountanil gate” and “Gur of 4 et Wek Bra” with several unreadable terms. Unable to determine concrete entities or events from the garbled wording.

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Texas Highway Patrol conducts auto testing amid weather delays

Weather delays postpone a state highway patrol auto testing day in San Antonio. Captain Foreman says tests may resume by late Thursday afternoon. windsheild stickers and inspection procedures will be used, with multiple patrol units and mechanics involved.

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DIES PROBER TO SPEAK HERE

Solin G. Merenko a former investigator for the Tes qommitter navy will speak at an American Legion celebration. Metcalfe and Fred Youry will discuss German acts and related countermeasures in the United States. The event, at 8 p.m. Wednesday, includes remarks on security and post activities.

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New Machine Line Promises Sound Reproduction Breakthrough

St Louis reports on a new machine that imitates human speech and resembles an old keyboard instrument. Developed by Central for the Brat ii, the device hosted by Dr A Goldstein reportedly echoes a Viennese scientist’s 1731 concepts and was shown to a group of experts in Philadelphia. Goldstein and his wife have become active figures in demonstrations across Europe as the machine garners endorsements from phonetic specialists.

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Texas Saving and Loan League Plans Convention

Preparations underway for the embigenth Texas Saving and Loan League convention at the Gunter hotel March 16 17 and 14 Registration begins Thursday March 16 with a 1 30 p m opening session Speakers include Clarence T Rice executive Mary and others from Kansas City Oklahoma and Dallas Principal speaker Dan Meaty ex governor of Texas will give the Friday dinner address Third day features Hanc ock Jr and other leaders New officers to be elected Friday afternoon Local arrangements chaired by J Ayes with committee members named H J Hayes heads the ladies committee

Texas Salfing and Loan League Gunter Hotel Clarence T. Rice United States Bonding and Taneopue Dotn Mary Oklahoma Building and C. A. Sleeling Pederal Heine Loan Bank of Topeke Carl Locke Lexus Limbemien Ghoster T. Crowell Washington, D. C L. W. Grand Hancock Goest Eam Clevelami Austin Texas Joan B. A. Wooten Rau Home Loan Date Tittle Rock W. E. Wood New Orleans Indioa Louisiana Peter Molyneaux Dallas Fransky Hancock Jr Pedéral Home Loan Bank Board HL Jayes Comailre W. W. McAllister Arthur Bf. Michael John £. Zeller John P. Garhart Charles W. Curt Jons L. Michael Lb. R. Cary HW. Rennin HJ. Hayes

China Grove School Honor Roll Names 16 Students

China Grove School lists sixteen students on the honor roll for the new term. Names include Dorothy, Alton, Jehty Bukowski, Clare Gianuin, Victor Gallo, Nell Ulrich, Pack Wildman, Eleanor Jonletz, Ray Nell Ulrich, and others.

China Grove Goine Grove Dorothy Rausshalitt Cevil Mesge Alton Fey Jehty Bukowski Clare Gianuin Victor Gallo Nehie Fey Nelson Griffin Piead Dielenck Arthur Haylemanor la Fius Marlenwin Eleanor Jonletz Uuclney Jontets Ray Nell Ulrich Pack Wildman Viretnig Friesenhall Luce

Feeding Students Tough Job At Texas College Mess

A wartime dining scene at a Texas college shows a kitchen staffed to feed 2624 hungry students. The sprawling facility uses rows of ranges ovens and large mixers to prepare meals including 1000 pounds of pork chops and 100 pounds of cheese with 200 pounds of macaroni for noon service amid tight space and heavy equipment.

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Globe traveler seeks ideal wife settles in Singapore

Gil bert Simon, 34, has wandered the world bicycling, walking, and canoeing while searching for an ideal wife. After running away from home to New Zealand, he has traveled through many countries seeking a partner who matches his view, but has not yet found her and hopes to settle down after marriage in Singapore.

Globe Singapore Maresh Gilbert Simon Simon New Zealand Willy the Siman

Striped evening styles seen in New York attire

A fragmentary New York fashion note describes striped evening gowns and dancing at the St Regis celebration. It mentions a New Yorker wearing a silver satin gown with a striped blue dress linking a black skirt to a candy silk blouse, highlighting stylish day to night attire.

New York St. Regis Aitine Beauly Fox

Hospital Board Studies Ambulance Service and Additions

The hospital board of Robert s Green Memorial met to discuss data on probable costs and equipment for a city ambulance service and to consider adding stories to the net clinic building. They planned to consult city officials if the Schetlen report is approved and set an April meeting to review the plan.

Roberts Green Memorial Hospital Scherlen Ctain Scherten Robert EB. Paurish W. H. Hargis Schetlen Samuel Paige Breer Charles W. Anderson Anderson Bexar Paige Autemubile Ag Net Clinic Luspiter Grounds Oped Edgard Schivan Kansas

Adolf Goes for Appointed Dental Interne

Miriam Venne reports on Dr. Sullivan aiding San Antonio debtists in charity work with school children, highlighting a local dental appointment and civic effort.

Miriam Venne Adolf Far Bird Sullivan San Antonio Chidre

Entertainer Chosen by Goebbels Amid Berlin Rally

Berlin 1939 report notes young Pittsburgh dancer Verne Maral 7-4- Mirtany arrohable, praised by Anton Hither, selected by Propaganda Minister Paul Jiseph Goasbbele for an annual Berlin event. The article hints at Goebbels summoning heads of the 34 propaganda sub-offices for a dinner tonight.

Berlin Maral Mirtany Verne Pittsburgh Anton Hither Paul Jiseph Goasbbele Goehbels

Palace evening scene at Prince Leopalu with Verne

In the evening, Miss Verne appears before Hitler and his attests at the chancellery. The scene describes high officials in the palace and a pompous room as florists work from early morning to decorate Hempeiun hall.

Prince

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